October Saints Foundation
October Saints Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
October Saints Foundation at a glance
In short: October Saints Foundation gave $500K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,556
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,667,713
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who October Saints Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Un Refugee Agency ($100K). Together the top 9 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 61 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How October Saints Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $525K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Un Refugee Agency Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| The Smile Train New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,667,713 | $2,229,444 | $569,225 | $500,000 | 9 | $504,430 | $2,134,417 | $533,565 |
| 2024 | $7,001,818 | $723,925 | $502,025 | $460,000 | 11 | $463,700 | $644,492 | $500,736 |
| 2023 | $6,779,918 | $605,020 | $563,249 | $525,000 | 9 | $528,600 | $537,441 | $459,465 |
| 2022 | $6,738,147 | $646,761 | $523,410 | $480,000 | 16 | $483,000 | $574,436 | $530,097 |
| 2021 | $6,624,771 | $661,758 | $441,316 | $400,000 | 16 | — | $611,971 | $474,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, October Saints Foundation reported a distributable amount of $534K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
October Saints Foundation is led by John Murphy, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Murphy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about October Saints Foundation
How much does October Saints Foundation give each year?
October Saints Foundation gave $500K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $460K across 11 grants.
What is October Saints Foundation's typical grant size?
October Saints Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $55,556, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does October Saints Foundation give grants?
October Saints Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are October Saints Foundation's largest grantees?
October Saints Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Un Refugee Agency ($100,000), Save the Children Federation Inc ($50,000) and Semper Fi & America's Fund ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is October Saints Foundation?
October Saints Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $504K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $534K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is October Saints Foundation's EIN?
October Saints Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6224342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work October Saints Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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